The Science and Engineering Library (SEL) is located in the basement of Nedderman Hall, room B03. Librarians are knowledgeable about unique materials housed in the Science and Engineering Library and other UT Arlington Library locations. Check out the latest news and information from the Science & Engineering Library in exSEL News, our monthly newsletter. We also host monthly exhibits on topics related to science, technology and engineering.

By providing access to a core print collection and growing digital research resources, the library supports teaching, learning and research in the following areas:

The library houses relevant and frequently used circulating book titles published 1991 and forward. The exception is QA71-QA90, of titles published 2000 and forward. Also houses current journals and bound journals from 1996 to date. Reference books and course reserve materials are also available. The call number coverage in SEL ranges from Q through TS. Exceptions include QM & QP1-499. Some important but more infrequently-used books and journals are retained in the library but are located at the Library Collections Depository (LCD). Materials from the LCD may be retrieved in twenty-four hours or less via the storage request form in the online catalog.

The UT Arlington Library subscribes to a wealth of databases and e-journals. The Science & Engineering Library (SEL) has a combined service desk that includes both circulation and reference assistance. Our floor plan will help you find where services and resources are located.

Group Study Rooms
Three group study rooms (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald) are provided for UT Arlington Faculty, Staff, and Students' Use Only. Reservations for 4 hour (this will change to 3 hours Dec 1, 2006) use are required and advanced reservations are permitted same day. A valid UT Arlington ID is needed to check out the rooms. The Ruby and Sapphire Rooms seat up to 8 people and the Emerald Room seats up to 12 people. Each room has a dry-erase board, plasma screen and a dedicated computer. For more details, see Open Group Study Rooms.

Quiet Study Areas
Two study areas in the library have been designated as "Quiet Study Areas" with thirteen individual carrels.

Computers
Thirty computers (2 of which are limited to accessing the UT Arlington Library Catalog) and eighteen wireless laptops which are available for 24 hour loan period. All computers require UT Arlington authentication. These are available for accessing the library's online catalog, electronic resources and the Internet and include the Microsoft Office Suite. Quota-based printing is available.

Copiers
Two self-service copiers are located in the Library. Copiers accept money or copy cards.

Course Reserves
Course materials chosen by UT Arlington faculty to supplement their classes are on Reserve. You can look-up items on reserve and check the status of reserve materials. We also provide an alphabetical list of items on Reserve. High demand materials, such as style manuals, resume and job hunting information, test study guides, and the current issues of some periodicals are also on Reserve.

Reference Assistance
Knowledgeable librarians in the Science and Engineering Library provide research consultation and class instruction sessions on the library resources and services.